Rhodochrosite from Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:

No. 48023

Mineral:

Rhodochrosite

Locality:

Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina

Description:

Difficult-to-find section of a stalactitic formation of translucent pink rhodochrosite that was sawn and polished on front and rear to highlight the concentric growth patterns. Shows bright pink color when illuminated from the rear. Collected in 1979. Weight 46.4 grams

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